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How young refugees are using skills and entrepreneurship to find independence

Podcast

For many young people finding that first job can be hard. For those who are also refugees it can seem like an insurmountable challenge. We talk to Mashimbo Rose Nafisa and Joel Amani Mafigi, two young refugees in Uganda who have overcome this problem and are now helping other young people do the same.
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Addressing major labour market challenges in the world of work: What are the implications for promoting employment?

Podcast

In the world of work, a torrent of change has triggered multiple job crises raising the magnitude and complexity of employment challenges to unprecedented levels. Labour markets are reeling from disruptive mega-trends that weren’t on our radar just a decade ago. To address these challenges, we need updated national employment policies. In this podcast, ILO Employment Policy Expert Sher Verick explains.
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Vision Zero Fund Forum 2024

Replay

The 2024 Vision Zero Fund Forum took place against the backdrop of ongoing global developments, including the recognition of occupational safety and health (OSH) as a fundamental principle and right at work, dynamic changes in the world of work and supply chains, and the urgent need to address the impact of climate change on the safety and health of workers. The Forum provided a space to collectively shape the future of OSH in supply chains.
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Workplace mental health: It’s ok not to be ok

Podcast

One in five employees will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Find out in the ILO Future of Work podcast, the four steps that employers can take to minimize workplace mental health stresses.
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